Gust0o Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Quick edit: am more than happy to post! All, this is my Jackson KBX Kelly Explorer: I'm chasing the full specifications, but this is the KBX1, I understand - with Duncan Designed® humbuckers and the Duncan Designed® BEQ3 Preamp for Master Volume/Blend/Bass/Middle/ Treble and Slap Switch (Mid Scoop/High Frequency Boost). I'll confirm neck scale tonight, but it's a long neck - with things kept tight by through-body stringing. The neck, for those unfamiliar with Jacksons/Charvels, is very Jazz-like - it's slim and fast, with good access. There is no seperate battery cavity - instead, it sits in a recess alongside the electronics. It does suffer from some neck dive, additionally, but this is easily compensated for. This will go with it's fitted hardcase, which is in great nick - and, frankly, is worth it's weight in gold. I doubt you'll find many hardcases for these. I'll try and dig out the full manufacturers specs after work. I'll get some additional shots of the bass and case. Asking £350 cash or equivalent trades - still after a decent P or Jazz, 4-string, with cash either way. BC Riches always considered, as my signature would suggest However, the shape will be marmite, so I'm a little more open to offers. The case itself is worth it's weight in gold, as you're unlikely to find another fitted case for this shape. However, I can break the price up and give you one for just the bass itself. Based in North Yorks. Collection prefered, and I do a mean cuppa for those wishing to try Edited November 29, 2012 by Gust0o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thus begins the cycle of bumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Please don't stand on ceremony if I've cocked the price up, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Bumpy! Thought I would at least get silly offers or just people passing by. This thread is lonely and needs hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 What does this sound like kind sir? Any comparisons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 The most obvious comparison is the Thunderbird, as the twin humbuckers give it that essential rock punch. The Thunderbird does have a tendency to turn to mud, however, which is avoided here - the active pre-amp gives you some more options, and I was pleasantly surprised with the range. It can go from bright to dirty very quickly. We've been playing a lot of Motley Crue covers, of late, and it's done Nikki proud to my mind. The neck is very refined - very Jazz-like, in the way that Jacksons and Charvels so often are. This is closer to the Jazz standard than my Charvel 575, however, making it a very easy player. The neck is very long, so the combination works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gust0o Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I think this was the wrong forum for a bass so pointy! Say, £325 with shipping still to sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Get back to the top, you cur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 New price bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I'm sort of tempted, but its the complexity of the controls thats bugging me (aesthetically as well as potential for knocking during gig etc), NOT the lovely shape. I occasionally play a Westone Raider live, so pointy ain't a problem. If it had one switch and 2 knobs... Have a free bump anyway! Edited February 17, 2011 by robocorpse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Bumps are always good - I think I'll also expand my trades list, whilst I'm here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Im very tempted...alas hands are tied til payday at end of month..................have a free bump anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 No worries dougie. I imagine this may be here a couple of weeks, yet. There have been a few sniffs on this, including one lad from the States who must have found it on Google - he only wanted the case, mind, as they're rarer than hen's teeth I didn't fancy shipping an empty case, mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Could do £300? Or a straight swap if someone has a nice BC Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Or a Charvel super-strat? Haha, I'm only going to spend this money on something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Bumped for new price. Have eye on something else, so open to all offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martfitz Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 This is seriously tempting, , and you're local Just need to work out how to keep my balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Pics, as promised! Fitted case: More of the bass itself: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Serial: Through-body stringing and rear of the body: The action: I've made no adjustments. The neck is as you'd expect. Action very low near the headstock, with no buzz - rising as you move up the notes. I've made no adjustments from the settings of the previous owner, but it wouldn't take you more than five minutes to lower or raise it to your liking The only minor damage is to the uppermost point, and is paint damage - understandable, perhaps, as it projects so far! The headstock also has a ding in the point, visible above. The bass does have some buckle rash to the rear, but is otherwise in very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xock93 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 do u still have any kelly bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBoss13 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi, I was originally wanting a Thunderbird but if you'll do it a bit cheaper or swap for a Jackson Super strat electric then I'll have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Sorry guys, this is an old thread - the bass was sold some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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